AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMalaysia’s Digital Boom: The country’s digital economy is projected to reach US$48 billion in gross merchandise value this year, growing 20% and matching Vietnam for Southeast Asia’s fastest pace. Nearly half of Malaysia’s AI use is enterprise-led. Investment and Energy Costs: Malaysian materials firm Vertex Material signed a US$2.2 billion, 15-year supply deal covering the US, Canada and India, and plans a US Nasdaq listing to raise up to US$400 million. Separately, Kenanga Investment Bank raised its 2026 producer-price growth forecast to 7.4%, citing energy-market risks. Belgian Nuclear Sector: Six in 10 companies are delaying investment decisions amid uncertainty over government energy policy, putting plans in a sector that generates more than €9 billion annually at risk. UK Business Strain: A record 738,144 UK businesses are in financial distress ahead of the Budget. Nepal Flood Losses: Floods caused an estimated Rs9.69 billion in damage to businesses and enterprises, within Rs79.17 billion in total private losses.
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